The WORST episodes of Yukon Men

Every episode of Yukon Men ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Yukon Men!

There's a town deep in the remote interior of Alaska, at the junction of two powerful rivers, with no roads in or out, where wolves howling through the frigid night air reminds the 200 people living there how isolated they really are.

Last Updated: 4/21/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Ended
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Dead of Winter
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6.36
100 votes

#1 - Dead of Winter

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/2013

On the season finale, the dead of winter is here and Stan has been on the hunt for over a week without results. Charlie's freezer is empty but a town crisis prevents him from hunting. Courtney is missing in action and Francis destroys James' snow machine.

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Fresh Blood
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6.86
99 votes

#2 - Fresh Blood

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/2013

Trapping season is underway, but record-low snowfall has made fur scarce and villagers are forced to adapt. A deadly wolverine threatens the Moores' fish camp. Charlie and Bob go after a bear in its den.

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Pray For Snow
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6.97
99 votes

#3 - Pray For Snow

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2013

Lack of snow is making trails impassable. Joey sets a new trap line that brings him face to face with a vicious predator. Charlie trusts Bob to run his traps, but Bob might not be up to the challenge. James struggles with a wood shortage.

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Eeling and Dealing
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6.99
101 votes

#4 - Eeling and Dealing

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/5/2013

The Moores gamble on catching eels as a new source of food for their dogs. Stan and Joe hunt moose in their last chance to get meat before the dead of winter. Charlie and Bob work around the clock to save their dismal season.

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On Thin Ice
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7.00
153 votes

#5 - On Thin Ice

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2012

It's goose-hunting season and the people of Tanana are stocking up on food. Stan and Joey race to get first goose and Charlie and Bob have a father-son contest. The rivers they use to travel are melting fast, and not everyone will make it home.

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Feast or Famine
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7.01
108 votes

#6 - Feast or Famine

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2013

Stan nearly loses his winter's supply of fish during a risky maneuver on the river. Charlie is in danger of letting precious meat slip away. Courtney tries to bring down her first moose. James battles a deadly virus outbreak among his dog team.

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Hunt or Starve
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7.13
216 votes

#7 - Hunt or Starve

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2012

The village of Tanana is low on meat. Stan Zuray and his son make the dangerous journey into the Yukon Mountains to hunt for caribou. Charlie Wright faces the threat of a lone wolf that is terrorizing the town.

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Tragic Spring
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7.15
108 votes

#8 - Tragic Spring

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2012

The rivers around Tanana are dangerously melting. Most hunters have made the deadly journey back home but Charlie's brother-in-law, George, is missing. Search & rescue efforts are unsuccessful. A town of 200 people has to face a shocking reality.

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Going for Broke
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7.16
154 votes

#9 - Going for Broke

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2012

It's the end of trapping season and the final push is on. Charlie and Bob rush to the river before it melts in hopes of snaring some beaver. Stan and Joe visit Tosi cabin to trap their fur on land. However, they face a larger problem... a bear.

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The Race for Fur
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7.16
157 votes

#10 - The Race for Fur

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2012

The men have only three weeks left in trapping season to trap as much fur as possible, and a brutal winter has made the animals scarce.

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Last Chance (2)
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7.20
10 votes

#11 - Last Chance (2)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2012

The Moores caught altogether several pounds of chum salmon for their dogs and less than 30 king salmon for their extended family, which is not enough for the winter. James Roberts caught only a few chum salmon and king salmon in his net for himself, his family, and his sled dogs, but is relieved a bit when Joey brings him several pounds of grizzly meat to supply his family and his dogs for a few days.

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Wheel of Misfortune
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7.21
106 votes

#12 - Wheel of Misfortune

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/12/2012

Salmon is a precious food source, and the people of Tanana only have a few days to stock up for the winter. Stan Zuray and Pat Moore race to get fish wheels in the water to feed their dog teams, while Charlie sets nets to catch fish for his family.

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Last Chance (1)
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7.25
67 votes

#13 - Last Chance (1)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/19/2012

The villagers of Tanana have just 18 hours to get a year's worth of king salmon. Joey and Bob find themselves in the midst of a dangerous hunt. Courtney takes it upon herself to help feed her family, and vicious grizzlies are stealing food.

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Wolf Invasion
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7.26
68 votes

#14 - Wolf Invasion

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/3/2013

The annual dog sled race is the biggest event in the village. The Moores look to defend their crown, but James looks to take it away and take over the dog breeding business. Charlie and Stan band together to keep everyone safe from a vicious wolf pack.

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On Thin Ice
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7.32
57 votes

#15 - On Thin Ice

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2015

Stan must build an ice road across the Yukon River; Joe and Bob embark on a caribou hunt; Charlie confronts Nations.

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Dark Days
star
7.34
59 votes

#16 - Dark Days

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2015

The Yukon Men are enduring what is known as the dark days. Residents team up to keep a large wolf pack at bay. The Moore family must choose a leader for their dog-mushing team. Joey honors his grandmother by hosting a traditional dinner for her.

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New Blood
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7.35
43 votes

#17 - New Blood

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2014

Stan gets a surprise visit from an old friend and the reunion sparks opportunity for a dangerous and risky mining operation. Courtney helps a former villager re-acclimate to life in Tanana. Charlie tests his son Bob’s recovery with an epic hunt.

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New Kid in Town
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7.35
74 votes

#18 - New Kid in Town

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2013

Moose hunting season is almost over, and Bob and Charlie are desperate for a moose. Joey and Francis team up to make the most of the hunt. Stan Zuray's sled dog needs emergency surgery. The Moore's new dog handler struggles to make it in Tanana.

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Hell Freezes Over
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7.36
73 votes

#19 - Hell Freezes Over

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2013

It's winter in Tanana and villagers race to prepare for the brutal season before the freezing ice and snow engulfs the town. As the pressure to make it rises, tempers flare and father-son conflicts put lives in danger.

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Desperate Measures
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7.39
119 votes

#20 - Desperate Measures

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2016

Rebuilding after the fire set everyone back. Charlie needs all his native wisdom to supply his family this winter. Pat Moore gambles big, trading a prize sled dog for a handful of goats. Stan needs James' lumber to help rebuild his cabin.

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No Man's Land
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7.41
106 votes

#21 - No Man's Land

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2016

A devastating fire forces villagers to alter their traditional techniques in order to survive the winter; a young couple finds a greater challenge than they expected upon arrival at their remote homestead.

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Logjam
star
7.42
81 votes

#22 - Logjam

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/5/2012

Its driftwood logging season, and there's a brief window to pull firewood out of local rivers. James relies on his young son to help make ends meet. Stan gets caught in a powerful storm and Charlie battles a deadly black bear.

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Tough Choices
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7.43
75 votes

#23 - Tough Choices

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2013

It's trapping season in Tanana and villagers battle deadly cold to get fur. Joey starts his own line, and ends up in trouble. Charlie and Bob chase a vicious wolverine that's been stealing their bait. The Moores make a decision about newcomer Dustin.

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Man Up, Move Out
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7.46
74 votes

#24 - Man Up, Move Out

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2012

Joey Zuray has to do is move the house he wants across town, before it gets demolished in a few days. Charlie hunts a deadly black bear that's menacing the village.

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Escape Plan
star
7.47
137 votes

#25 - Escape Plan

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/2017

A storm destroys the Morse's supply of food. Charlie leaves Tanana to build a new trapline away from the invasion of outsiders. Stan builds a survival shelter for a bad stretch of road.

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